Part III of III
Great Deals & Steals in Massachusetts
In this series LandVest recognizes the top New England and Adirondack properties offering great value and priced to sell. To qualify for the select list, property attributes must include at least two of the following: Priced below assessed value, priced well below what the owner has invested in the property, Priced below comparables, has had a significant price reduction, are “grandfathered” in some way and can’t be rebuilt today for the offered price.
Freedom Farm
Bolton, MA
$699,000
Why we love Freedom Farm
- Freedom Farm is sited on 16.8 acres of rolling fields adjacent to the Bowers Spring Conservation Area. The early Federal “three-quarter” farmhouse was built in 1740 by James Houghton, a Revolutionary soldier
- It features wide pumpkin pine floors and paneling, exposed beams, and 5 fireplaces
- There are 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and, in keeping with its history, a “borning room” next to the kitchen
- Freedom Farm is ideal for a family interested in farming, equestrian activities, and New England history
Why it made the list:
Noted for rolling fields and dramatic western views, Bolton has maintained its agricultural heritage, while development along the Rt 495 corridor has brought commercial amenities and proximity to business centers in Worcester (20 miles) and Boston (43 miles)
Contact:
J. Stanley Edwards | jsedwards@landvest.com
Or visit our website for more about Freedom Farm
http://www.landvest.com/property/108403113/374-Harvard-Road-Bolton-MA-01740
75 Goodnow Road
Sudbury, MA
$2,675,000
Why we love 75 Goodnow Road:
- Custom designed classic Georgian
- On an elevated site on 2.3+ acres
- Formal and family rooms
- Home theatre, gym, sauna, game room and wine cellar all located on walk-out lower level
Why it made the list:
Deal! More for your money in Sudbury (as compared to other Boston suburbs). $347/sq. ft. vs Weston at $428/sq. ft. (avg. active listings)
Contact:
Stewart Young | syoung@landvest.com
Or visit our website for more about 75 Goodnow Road:
http://www.landvest.com/property/52644556/75-Goodnow-Road-Sudbury-MA-01776
301 Musterfield Road
Concord, MA
$1,795,000
Why we love 301 Musterfield Road:
- Located in the highly coveted Nashawtuc Hill
- Large secluded level lot
- On three level acres
Why it made the list:
Steal! Listed well below assessed value
Contact:
J. Stanley Edwards | jsedwards@landvest.com
Or visit our website for more about 301 Musterfield Road:
http://www.landvest.com/property/37380990/301-Musterfield-Road-Concord-MA-01742
98 Pope Road
Acton, MA
$1,495,000
Why we love 98 Pope Road:
- 15+ Acres on the Concord line
- 14-room estate house with formal and family rooms –
- Lighted tennis and basketball courts –
- In-ground swimming pool –
- Priced well below assessed value
Why it made the list:
Steal! Listed below assessed value
Contact:
Jay Boyle | jboyle@landvest.com
Or visit our website for more about 98 Pope Road:
http://www.landvest.com/property/48314611/98-Pope-Road-Acton-MA-01720
Weld Pond Estate
Precinct 1, Dedham, MA
$6,500,000
Why we love the Weld Pond Estate:
- Stunning 14-acre site, with water views from the estate’s formal rooms and formal gardens
- Fitness and fun. Pool and pond-side beach with granite dock for swimming, fishing, boating, paddle boarding, a billiard room, gym, boche & tennis courts.
- The carriage house is a domain of its own with three offices, a conference room, a guest suite, a caterer’s kitchen, and reception lounge
- Thoroughly restored and updated grounds, structures, and systems
- All of this in the heart of Dedham’s Precinct One, with convenient commute to Boston and Logan Airport and top-notch schools.
Why it made the list:
The owners invested significantly more than the offer price to make this 12,111-square foot, grand 14-acre estate, a wonderful home for his family to live and entertain in, and an equally great place for getting work done. A perfect deal for balancing work and life.
Contact:
Jay Boyle | jboyle@landvest.com
Or visit our website for more about Weld Pond Estate
http://www.landvest.com/property/134154273/254-Westfield-Street-Dedham-MA-02026
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